Achieve Academy vs York International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 405 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Academy
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students
York International
Thornton · Public other · Grades K–12
776 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Thornton, Colorado | York International Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #937 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #47331 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 370 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York International does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •York International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 75.7%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.9).
- •York International is the larger school with 776 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achieve Academy better than York International?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Achieve Academy and York International?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 370. York International: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and York International rank in Colorado?
Achieve Academy is 937th of 993 and York International is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).